Tag: FAO

This bug bacon is saving the lemurs

With minimal investment and resources needed, Sakondry farming creates income opportunities, especially for rural women, who are taking the lead in managing production. The ambition is that in the future, Sakondry farming can be expanded, and the insects could be sold nearby, therefore providing additional income to families.

Cocoa, coffee and tea push up global food import bill for wealthy countries

The global import food import bill is expected to increase by 2.2 percent from the previous year to more...

How the FAO helps keep sustainable farming in Gaza going

Many UN organizations are active in helping relieve hunger during conflict. The FAO is one of them and they are working in Gaza. Here is how.

Moroccan farms and aquifer saved by water metering

To improve water governance, Sweden, the FAO and the Moroccan government install water meters to stop water theft by Moroccan farmers. result: it works.

New High Seas treaty set by the UN to protect marine life

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has welcomed the approval by UN member states of a...

Yemen is starving, Ukraine war is making it worse

Ongoing conflict, poverty, and draught have millions of Yemenis in the crossfire. They are starving.

Germany invests in the DRC, but renewables could save all of Africa

Adolescent men in the DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo) are recruited by warlords because they are desperate. A new German fund will help keep farming in the family and guys like this in his father's arms. Bigger steps are needed from the top down: Investing in renewables is the answer.

Fall Armyworm invades Middle East devastating crops

Fall Armyworm is invading the Near Middle East. New reporting app aims to mitigate risk, spread awareness. Have a half billion to spare? The UN is fundraising.

New UN tool can track illegal fishing

It was made to track pirates, but a new UN navigation system can catch illegal fishing boats.

International airports source local farm food in 30 countries

Following an international trend pressuring large food chains to think local and source local food, Autogrill, the multinational company...

Model Mediterranean Diet vs. modernity – which will win?

The region known for one of the healthiest diets on earth is moving away from ancient habits proven ideal for human...

Climate change and the sea

Major changes in how the planet's marine resources are managed and used are needed to safeguard global food security...